3 airline workers charged in cocaine smuggling

Federal authorities have seized approximately 125 kilograms of cocaine and arrested three current and former airline employees they say conspired to smuggle the drugs into the United States through Newark Liberty International Airport.

Continental Airlines released a statement saying, "Continental Airlines has zero tolerance for this type of activity and has immediately suspended the two employees who were suspected of involvement. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement officials in the ongoing investigation of this case."